Interventional Imaging

A subspecialty of interventional radiology (IR) uses image-guided, minimally-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat various diseases. Interventional radiologists rely on angiography, mobile C-arm and fluoroscopy imaging systems to perform thrombolysis, embolization, biopsies, vascular and other minimally invasive procedures, which can reduce recovery time, risk and costs. Find more IR content on the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) page.

Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer
Given the complex nature of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, efforts to develop more effective methods of treating it have increased over the years.
VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees
Breast biopsies are the most common image-guided procedure. Despite this, many radiology residents may not be routinely involved in completing these procedures during their training.
Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system
The system was developed to improve the complex, often time-consuming process of navigating through pulmonary arteries during embolectomy procedures.
Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge
The shorter stay doesn't come at the expense of increased post-procedural complications, authors of a new analysis in JVIR recently shared.
4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures
The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

Be prepared: IV contrast media shortage could last up to 8 weeks

All formulations and concentrations of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque (iohexol) are expected to be in short supply until mid-June due to COVID lockdowns where the contrast is manufactured.

May 6, 2022

The Woven Endobridge (WEB) device to seal wide-neck intracranial bifurcation aneurysms.

Off-label use of WEB device effective for sidewall aneurysms

A new study published in Radiology found that mesh plugs that are traditionally used to treat brain aneurysms where the blood vessels branch out can also be effective when used to treat aneurysms on the side of the vessel.

April 20, 2022

Joint replacements significantly increase radiation exposure to interventionalists

Experts urged physicians to take extra protective measures when in the presence of metal protheses during procedures and to be vigilant in shielding their eyes from additional exposure.

April 1, 2022

Minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure delivers relief to OA patients

Research found that 68% of patients who underwent a GAE procedure experienced significant reductions in pain and improved overall function.

March 24, 2022

Less work, more stress—how interventional radiology departments felt the impact of COVID

Survey results published in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology reveal how interventional departments fared during the first two waves of the pandemic, as well as how organizations are preparing for future outbreaks.

March 14, 2022

Interventional radiologists and residents highlight optimal features of IR training programs

Recent interviews sought to reach beyond the current core competency requirements to gauge how training can better prepare IR residents for real-world practice.

March 8, 2022

Stroke thrombectomy outcomes similar between radiologists, fellowship-trained neurointerventionalists

Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain.

February 10, 2022

Patient survival odds climb when interventional radiology teams are included in primary trauma surveys

Hemodynamically unstable patients have an almost 25% greater chance of survival when IR teams are included in these surveys.

December 16, 2021

Interventional Imaging

Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer

VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees

Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system

Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge

4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures